Partial Sale Providers Compared! House, Apartment, Plot + Partial Purchase Winner
Partial sale providers compared – big house, big apartment, but too little liquid capital in everyday life? This partial sale provider comparison saves you several hours of research, calculation and the tedious task of understanding the differences. You get to know all the relevant providers – German Partial Purchase, Hausanker, Value Factor, Partial Sale One, Hausvorsorge, Engel & Völkers Liquidhome – including conditions, usage fees, execution fees, minimum real estate value and test winners. Plus: cumulative cost calculation over 15 years, risks (insolvency of the partial buyer, nursing care case, death), alternatives (life annuity, usufruct, reverse mortgage) and a compact FAQ. Goal: a well-informed decision on whether a partial sale is even sensible for your life situation.
What does real estate partial sale mean?
With a partial sale, you sell a portion of your property (usually 10–50 %) to a specialized financial company. In doing so, you become part of a community of owners consisting of two parties. Since you remain the sole user of the entire property, the financial company demands a monthly usage fee – economically comparable to rent on the sold portion. The basis for every calculation is the current market value of your property, which is determined by an appraisal.
Short definition in one sentence
Partial sale = You sell a co-ownership share, retain the sole right of use (a right established via a partition agreement or usufruct), pay monthly usage fee – upon later full sale, the partial buyer receives their share plus appreciation and possibly a transaction fee back.
The most important questions before a partial purchase
- Sell a house share? Yes – most providers accept 10–50 % share.
- Sell an apartment share? Yes, provided the minimum value (usually 100,000–250,000 €) is met.
- Sell a plot share? Possible with some providers, but restricted.
- Advantage? Bank-independent, fast liquidity without creditworthiness check as with a loan.
- Disadvantage? Usage fee of about 2.75–3.5 % p. a. plus transaction fee upon full sale.
- Risk? Often less remains upon later sale than the inflation eats away.
The key factors in partial purchase
Anyone who wants to compare providers thoroughly must understand five levers:
- Market value of the property (example: 500,000 €)
- Immediate cash payout (desired liquidity, e.g. 100,000 €)
- Sold share in percent (e.g. 20 %)
- Monthly usage fee (in % p.a. of the payout)
- Conditions in the full sale (transaction fee, minimum sales guarantee, share of value increase)
The two key questions are:
- How high is the ongoing usage fee – and does it accumulate over your remaining term to a manageable amount?
- How much remains after the later full sale, taking into account the value increase and fees?
Rule of thumb: If the usage fee p.a. is higher than the current construction interest rate for a mortgage loan, the partial purchase is purely financially the more expensive solution.
Provider comparison table: all conditions at a glance
Example basis: Property value 500,000 €, sold share 20 %, immediate payout 100,000 €.
| Provider | Usage fee p. a. | €/Month | Share min/max | Minimum property value | Execution fee | Remaining amount after 15 years* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Teilkauf | 2.89 % | 241 € | 10–50 % | approx. 100,000 € | 0 % | 566,103 € |
| Hausanker | 2.90 % | 242 € | 10–50 % | approx. 100,000 € | 0 % | 566,103 € |
| Teilverkauf One | 2.89 % | 241 € | 10–50 % | approx. 150,000 € | moderate | ~ 559,000 € |
| Wertfaktor | 2.90 % | 242 € | 20–50 % | approx. 100,000 € | 4.06 % | 538,368 € |
| Hausvorsorge | 2.90 % | 242 € | 20–50 % | approx. 200,000 € | 6.12 % | 505,373 € |
| Engel & Völkers Liquidhome | 2.75 % | 229 € | 10–50 % | approx. 250,000 € | 6.86 % | 501,336 € |
*Remaining profit after total sale after 15 years assuming an approximate 35 % increase in value. Usage fees are example calculations, individual conditions vary depending on location, property, and negotiation.
6 Providers Compared – Test Winner & Ranking
Overview with test winner and detailed reasoning. Evaluated: Usage fee amount, execution fee amount, remaining profit after total sale, minimum property value, transparency.
Rank 1: Deutsche Teilkauf – Best Price-Performance
Currently leading provider thanks to low usage fee and – crucially – complete waiver of execution fee upon total sale.
- Usage fee p. a. = 2.89 % = 241 €/Month
- Remaining profit after 15 years = + 41.53 % vs. immediate payout
- No execution fee
- Rate on Deutsche Teilkauf
Rank 2: Hausanker – Best Conditions (Sister Company)
Operational part of the Deutsche-Teilkauf Group, almost identical conditions, merely +1 €/month usage fee.
- Usage fee p. a. = 2.90 % = 242 €/month
- Remaining profit after 15 years = + 41.53 %
- No execution fee
- Have it assessed on Hausanker
Place 3: Teilverkauf One
Fair conditions regarding the usage fee, however slightly weaker remaining profits in the case of the full sale.
- Usage fee p. a. = 2.89 % = 241 €/month
- Remaining profit after 15 years = + 28.50 %
- Have it assessed on Teilverkauf One
Place 4: Wertfaktor
Established provider with a large market share, however an execution fee of approximately 4 % of the total sale – this noticeably reduces the remaining profit.
- Usage fee p. a. = 2.90 % = 242 €/month
- Remaining profit after 15 years = + 29.13 %
- Execution fee: approx. 4.06 %
- Have it assessed on Wertfaktor
Place 5: Hausvorsorge
The monthly fee is the same as the value factor, but the execution fee is significantly higher – in total, you are about 15 % below the winner of the test.
- Usage fee p. a. = 2.90 % = 242 €/Month
- Remaining proceeds after 15 years = + 26.34 %
- Execution fee: approx. 6.12 %
Position 6: Engel & Völkers Liquidhome
Lowest usage fee on the market, but highest execution fee – attractive for owners with a short remaining usage period (e.g. 5–7 years).
- Usage fee p. a. = 2.75 % = 229 €/Month
- Remaining proceeds after 15 years = + 25.33 %
- Execution fee: approx. 6.86 %
- Minimum property value: approx. 250,000 €
Cumulative cost calculation over 15 years – the worst-case scenario
What many calculators from providers overlook: The monthly usage fee adds up. Example: 100,000 € immediate payout, 20 % share, 15-year term:
| Position | Testsieger Deutsche Teilkauf | Engel & Völkers | Hausvorsorge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate payout | + 100,000 € | + 100,000 € | + 100,000 € |
| Usage fee 15 years | − 43,380 € | − 41,220 € | − 43,560 € |
| Remaining profit from total sale | + 566,103 € | + 501,336 € | + 505,373 € |
| Comparison: Full sale today (500k) + 35 % value increase | + 675,000 € | + 675,000 € | + 675,000 € |
| Difference to full sale | − 152,277 € | − 214,884 € | − 213,187 € |
Plain language: Over 15 years, the comfort of staying in the home costs the winner of the test approximately 152,000 €, over 214,000 € with the most expensive provider – compared to the classic full sale followed by a rental solution.
Detail profiles of the providers
German Partial Purchase – Winner of the Test in Detail
Key Terms (Example: 500,000 € market value, 20 % share = 100,000 € payout):
- Share: 20 % | Payout: 100,000 €
- Usage fee: 241 €/Month | 2,892 €/Year | 2.89 % p. a.
- Value after 15 years (estimated): 699,128 €
- Remaining share of owner: 566,103 €
- Transaction fee: 0 %
- Second payout: 566,103 € (+ 41.53 %)
HouseAnchor – Sister Product of German Partial Purchase
Conditions are practically identical, +1 €/Month. For owners without a brand preference, it is practically equivalent in terms of calculation.
ValueFactor – With Transaction Fee
Sell at least 20 % share (higher entry barrier than the test winner):
- Share: 20 % | Usage fee: 242 €/Month (2.90 % p. a.)
- Value after 15 years: 673,000 € | Remaining share: 538,400 €
- Transaction fee: − 21,872 €
- Second payout: 516,528 € (+ 29.13 %)
- Warning: Total sale is below inflation compensation
HomeProtection
- Usage fee: 242 €/Month (2.90 % p. a.)
- Value after 15 years: 672,934 € | Remaining share: 538,347 €
- Transaction fee: − 32,974 €
- Second payout: 505,373 € (+ 26.34 %)
Engel & Völkers Liquidhome
- Usage fee: 229 €/month (2.75 % p. a.)
- Value after 15 years: 672,934 € | Remaining share: 538,347 €
- Transaction fee: − 37,011 €
- Second payout: 501,336 € (+ 25.33 %)
Risks & critical scenarios – these are rarely explained
The advertisers’ advertising conveniently omits four scenarios. Anyone considering a partial sale must know them:




























